Michigan City, IN Colleges
Michigan City
Michigan City is a city in LaPorte County, Indiana, USA. It is one of two principal cities included in the Michigan City-La Porte, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Chicago-Naperville-Michigan City Combined Statistical Area. It is also part of a region known to locals as Michiana. It is approximately 50 miles east of Chicago and 40 miles west of South Bend. It had a population of 31,479 at the 2010 census.
Michigan City is noted for both its proximity to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and for bordering Lake Michigan. Due to this, Michigan City receives a fair amount of tourism during the summer months, especially by residents of Chicago and of nearby cities in Northern Indiana. The lighthouse is a notable symbol for the city.
Schools in and around Michigan City, IN
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Brown Mackie College-Michigan City
Four or more years; Private for profit; 302 students; $8,735 average out-state tuition; $8,735 average in-state tuition |
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Purdue University-North Central Campus
Four or more years; Public; 4,463 students; $13,856 average out-state tuition; $5,519 average in-state tuition |
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Valparaiso University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 4,065 students; $28,590 average out-state tuition; $28,590 average in-state tuition |
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College of Court Reporting Inc
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 282 students; $11,700 average out-state tuition; $11,700 average in-state tuition |
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Ivy Tech Community College-Northwest
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 8,348 students; $6,641 average out-state tuition; $3,137 average in-state tuition |
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Indiana University-Northwest
Four or more years; Public; 5,560 students; $15,940 average out-state tuition; $5,752 average in-state tuition |
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Kaplan College-Merrillville
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 362 students |
Michigan City, IN Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| Nursing Scholarship - SSAC of Indiana | $5000 | Varies |
| Minority Teacher/Special Education Services Scholarship - SSAC of IN | $4000 | Varies |
| Linda Craig Memorial Scholarship | $2000 | July 01, 2012 |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
Popular Majors in Michigan City
- Surgical Technologist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Business/Commerce
- Electrical Equipment Installation and Repair
- Health Care Administration and Management
- Early Childhood Education
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technician and Veterinary Assistant
- Accounting
- Information Technology
